Knitting scarves, sweaters and other presents can take a lot of time, money and energy. But there can also be a deeper cost: hurt feelings.
Tag: Wool and Woolen Goods
-
Demand for Cashmere Has Environmental Consequences
Expanding herds of cashmere goats are causing severe damage to grasslands on the Mongolian plateau in Central Asia.
-
In Shetland, the Hottest Event of the Year Stars Sheep and Knitters
The festival of the intricately crafted textiles of the Shetland Islands, a remote archipelago off Scotland’s coast, draws hundreds of knitters from around the world for all things wool.
-
The New York State Sheep and Wool Festival Draws Younger Fans
The New York State Sheep and Wool Festival, long home to 4-H clubs and livestock hawkers, is drawing new attendees.
-
How Climate Change Is Changing What We Wear
A climate reporter in Washington set out to test clothes designed for keeping cool. He found a few good (but pricey) options, along with some questionable claims.